Discover Your Metabolic Type
Why It Matters
Contrary to popular belief, there is no one-size-fits-all diet. Individuals have different macronutrient needs based on their body type, food sensitives, and overall gut health. The Metabolic Type diet methodology suggests that we metabolize foods differently, and macronutrient ratios are determined by the rate at which we digest certain food groups. Carbohydrate types do best with foods that are digested quickly, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Protein types feel best when eating higher percentages of slow-digesting fats and proteins. Mixed types perform best with a balanced combination of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The point is Paleo isn’t for everyone. Your energy needs are customized to your body because you’re a special edition, baby! Stop guessing and take our discovery quiz today at herbalancewellness.com/metabolictest.
Carbohydrate Type
You may have a slower metabolism as a “Carbohydrate Type,” which is not necessarily a bad thing. It just means that your body works best on a diet higher in carbohydrates which digest quickly, lower in fats, and lower in proteins. A recommended diet consists of approximately 60-65% carbohydrates, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% fat, but this will vary per individual.
The primary foods that make up most of your meals are non-starchy vegetable carbohydrates and protein. Your best carbohydrate sources are greens and vegetables; grains and starchy vegetables should be secondary choices.
A typical day in the Carb-type life may include gluten-free oats with blueberries and almond milk for breakfast; grilled chicken salad loaded with vegetables for lunch; and broiled flounder, brown rice, and asparagus for dinner. Snacks may include hummus and carrots or whole grain crackers with tuna.
Protein Type
As a “Protein Type,” you are most likely blessed with a higher metabolism and therefore feel best on a diet comprised of slower digesting foods such as proteins and fats. A recommended diet consists of approximately 45-50% protein, 20% fat, and 35% carbohydrates, but can vary per individual. When eating carbohydrates, non-starchy carbs are the best for stabilizing blood sugar.
A typical day on a protein type diet may look like eggs, steak, and berries for breakfast; whole fat yogurt with nuts and dried fruit for a snack; salmon, sweet potato, and broccoli for lunch; and pork chop with asparagus for dinner.
Mixed Type
Mixed Type diet eaters have the best of both worlds where the ratio between carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are fairly balanced. A recommended diet consists of approximately 45% protein, 10-15% fat, and 50% carbohydrates, but this will vary per individual. A meal plan for a mixed type diet may include an egg white omelet with veggies and whole grain toast for breakfast; trail mix with nuts and dried fruit for a snack; grilled steak taco bowl with brown rice and veggies for lunch; and turkey legs with asparagus and potato for dinner.
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Now that you have a high-level overview of metabolic-type diets, it’s time to get started.
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